Information System Security Officer

Leidos Dynetics, within the Digital Sector, is seeking a talented Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos Dynetics provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions. Location: Work will be performed onsite in Huntsville, AL, and up to 20% telework will be allowed. Clearance: You must currently hold an active DoD Secret clearance to qualify for consideration. As the Information System Security Officer (ISSO), you will be responsible for supporting our Classified Information System Cybersecurity/Information Assurance Program. You will report to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) on all aspects of classified information system security compliance.

The ISSO is responsible for the day-to-day cybersecurity oversight and compliance of classified information systems, supporting the maintenance of system authorizations and continued compliance with applicable DCSA, DoD, and organizational security requirements. You will: Perform ongoing security monitoring and compliance assessments of classified information systems and report identified deficiencies, risks, and noncompliance to the ISSM and appropriate stakeholders. Support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle, including development, review, and maintenance of authorization artifacts and the system Body of Evidence (BoE). Evaluate implementation and effectiveness of security controls and maintain supporting evidence required for continuous monitoring, assessments, and authorization activities. Perform technical security assessments, including Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), vulnerability scanning, and configuration reviews. Analyze security findings and vulnerabilities, coordinate remediation activities with system administrators and engineering teams, and validate corrective actions. Review Configuration Management (CM) requests within delegated authority for hardware, software, system configuration, and security-relevant changes. Ensure changes are appropriately documented, assessed for security impact, and processed through the Configuration Control Board (CCB). Provide cybersecurity guidance to system administrators, engineers, program personnel, and system owners regarding secure configurations, system changes, and implementation of security requirements. Conduct periodic technical and administrative assessments to validate continued compliance with approved security plans, procedures, and authorization requirements. Support security incident response activities, including investigation, documentation, evidence preservation, containment, corrective actions, and reporting. Support sanitization, declassification, transfer, and release of information system hardware and media in accordance with applicable security requirements and Authorizing Official (AO) guidance. Develop, review, and maintain cybersecurity documentation, procedures, system security plans, assessment artifacts, and other technical documentation. Evaluate and support implementation of new cybersecurity processes, technologies, and tools to improve system security, compliance, and operational effectiveness. Provide cybersecurity education and guidance to system users, administrators, and program personnel as required. Support DCSA assessments, security reviews, inspections, and other internal or external cybersecurity assessment activities.

Bachelor's degree coupled with 4+ years of relevant cybersecurity, information technology, information assurance, or information systems security experience, or a Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree consistent with Leidos job-level requirements. Must meet,